Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best spots for a Solo Travelers' trip

Grachtengordel

Stroll the Grachtengordel, Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed ring of Golden Age canals. Follow Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht past gabled mansions and hump-backed bridges, pausing at a canalside café.

Van Gogh Museum

★ 4.6 · 110,241 reviews

Meet Vincent in person at the Van Gogh Museum, home to the world's largest collection of his paintings. Walk chronologically through his life, from early drawings and letters to his most celebrated canvases.

Rijksmuseum

★ 4.7 · 116,504 reviews

Enter the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam's monumental home of Dutch art and history. Walk the galleries of Rembrandt and other Golden Age masters, with the Van Gogh Museum nearby for a second stop.

Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots

★ 4.1 · 2,381 reviews

Discover Amsterdam's Red Light District nightlife on a hosted pub crawl built for meeting fellow travellers. Kick off with introductory shots, hop between bars with drink deals and games, and finish the night with entry to a club.

Anne Frank House

★ 4.5 · 76,661 reviews

Walk through the Anne Frank House, the Amsterdam canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Climb the steep stairs to the secret annex with the free audio guide.

Jordaan

Lose yourself in the Jordaan, Amsterdam's cosy maze of narrow streets, small canals, and brown cafés. Browse independent boutiques, peek into hidden courtyards, and linger over a coffee on a quiet corner.

De Pijp

Dive into De Pijp, Amsterdam's lively food-and-café quarter south of the canals. Graze your way through the Albert Cuyp Market, rest in Sarphatipark, then pick a terrace for the evening.

Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide

★ 4.8 · 15,251 reviews

Walk the streets where Anne Frank's story unfolded with a local specialist. Hear about the family's years in hiding, the diary and the resistance movement while passing the Jewish Historical Museum and the Anne Frank House.

Eye Film Museum

★ 4.4 · 11,367 reviews

Cross the IJ to the Eye Film Museum, a futuristic waterfront landmark in Amsterdam-Noord. Explore its film and poster collections, catch an exhibition or screening, and linger on the terrace with views back to the city.

Vondelpark

★ 4.7 · 61,545 reviews

Spend time in Vondelpark, the elegant 19th-century heart of Amsterdam's green life. Stroll or cycle past ponds and lawns, then settle in for a picnic while the city relaxes around you.

Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

★ 4.6 · 4,147 reviews

Pair the Van Gogh Museum with a relaxed canal cruise in one easy booking. Explore the museum's major paintings first, then glide past seventeenth-century canal houses with audio commentary in 21 languages.

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

★ 4.4 · 15,713 reviews

Step into the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam's home for modern art and design on Museumplein. Wander the airy galleries at your own pace, comparing 19th-century architecture with the bathtub-shaped extension and a rotating mix of contemporary works.

Rembrandt House Museum

★ 4.5 · 15,451 reviews

Walk through the Rembrandt House Museum, the canal house where the Dutch master lived and worked. Explore the restored studio and living rooms, then study his etchings up close.

Athenaeum Boekhandel

★ 4.7 · 892 reviews

Step into Athenaeum Boekhandel, Amsterdam's much-loved independent bookshop in the centre. Wander through its connected rooms of books, art titles and zines, and dig through rows of niche magazines from around the world.

Begijnhof

★ 4.5 · 10,217 reviews

Find the Begijnhof, a secluded courtyard tucked behind Amsterdam's busy streets. Wander the green lawn and the historic houses around it, keeping your voice low as you go.

Foam

★ 4.2 · 4,562 reviews

Visit Foam, Amsterdam's photography museum in a graceful canalside house. Wander the airy atrium and its changing exhibitions, then browse the shop's photo books and magazine archive.

Small-Group Walking Tour

★ 4.7 · 1,492 reviews

Get your bearings in Amsterdam with this small-group walking tour led by a local guide. Follow the story from medieval settlement to Golden Age trading centre and wartime history, then leave with personal tips for further exploring.

City Tour in small group

★ 4.9 · 2,969 reviews

Get your bearings in Amsterdam on a friendly small-group walk from Dam Square. Stroll past canal houses and the Begijnhof while your guide links each stop to the city's trading past.

NDSM

★ 4.5 · 9,640 reviews

Cross the IJ to NDSM, Amsterdam's former shipyard turned creative playground. Explore graffiti-covered hangars, browse themed shops and artist studios, then pause at an on-site eatery amid the industrial scenery.

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

★ 4.7 · 4,607 reviews

Discover Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, a 17th-century canal house hiding a full church in its attic. Follow the audio tour through period rooms, ending in the ornate top-floor chapel.

Hortus Botanicus

★ 4.5 · 12,626 reviews

Step into Hortus Botanicus, a historic botanical garden in the heart of Amsterdam. Walk the formal outdoor beds, then lose yourself among the tropical plants in the greenhouse.

H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam)

★ 4.4 · 8,170 reviews

Step into H'ART Museum, formerly the Hermitage Amsterdam, for rotating art exhibitions in the city centre. Move between classical and contemporary works, then cool down in the garden.

Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

Explore Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam's stately museum quarter of grand townhouses and leafy avenues. Cross Museumplein between the great museums, then wander into Vondelpark for a green break.

Allard Pierson Museum of Antiquities

★ 4.3 · 821 reviews

Slip into the Allard Pierson, Amsterdam's quiet museum of antiquities in the city centre. Study Egyptian mummies and jewellery, Greek and Roman pottery, and ancient coins before a coffee in the cafe.

STRAAT Museum

★ 4.8 · 5,946 reviews

Ride the ferry to STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam-Noord, a former warehouse filled with street art. Wander past large graffiti pieces and works by international artists in a setting far from traditional galleries.

Amsterdam Oud-West

Step into Oud-West, the relaxed residential quarter just beyond Amsterdam's canal ring. Wander tree-lined streets, browse independent shops, and settle on a café terrace before drifting toward Vondelpark.

Dutch Resistance Museum Amsterdam

★ 4.6 · 3,763 reviews

Discover the Dutch Resistance Museum, where Amsterdam's wartime story unfolds in order. Move through photos, films and artefacts, with an audio guide and interactive displays showing how ordinary people stood up to occupation.

Mezrab

★ 4.8 · 1,460 reviews

Slip into Mezrab, a hidden storytelling den in Amsterdam-Oost. Settle in with a cheap beer and a bowl of soup while storytellers from around the world hold the room with live tales.

Beatrixpark

★ 4.6 · 2,938 reviews

Slip into Beatrixpark, a graceful 1930s city park in Amsterdam-Zuid. Follow the landscaped paths past the pond, picnic on a quiet lawn and let children splash at the wading pool.

Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group

★ 4.9 · 9,264 reviews

Understand Amsterdam's most talked-about district through the eyes of a local guide. Walk past the Oude Kerk and the Condomerie while hearing how the area's rules and reputation came about.